Head of Data and AI - GCS

Are you someone who wants to play a key strategic role in the growth of a dynamic, successful business, as well as build market-leading data and AI capability?

With the recent acquisition of Probitas and Lloyd’s entry, allied with significant ongoing investment in underpinning technology we have ambitious plans to grow Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) and provide expert support for our customers in an ever-changing world. Data sits at the heart of achieving our plans, and we are looking for someone to lead on the next phase of our data journey - if that sounds like your next challenge, this role is for you.

A bit about the job:

In this role you will be working in partnership with the GCS Senior Leadership Team to deliver data products and high-impact AI solutions across the business. To achieve this, you will be responsible for building and executing GCS data strategy, driving improvements, providing effective leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of data professionals and be accountable for operating robust risk management and governance. You will also bring London Market domain expertise to Aviva and be the go-to person for GCS Data across the business, supporting efficiency, growth and good customer outcomes.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Deep understanding of Commercial Lines insurance products and distribution (including Lloyd's)

• Experience in driving meaningful data-led transformation

• Ability to effectively lead a large and diverse team of Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Data Scientists and Data Analysts and connect with Senior stakeholders from across the organisation

• Deep understanding of data engineering and ideally AI and ML including best practice, technology and architecture

• Deep understanding and experience of successfully embedding effective data management strategies

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary Competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way.  So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Klaudia Kmita-Adegboro a call on 07553728537 or send an email to Klaudia.kmita-adegboro@aviva.com.